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When, Where, Why, and By who was the Marine Corps Established
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10 Nov 1775
Philadelphia, Pa @ Tun Tavern Resolution of the Continental Congress Capt Samuel Nicholas |
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Who was the 1st Commadant of the Marine Corps
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Capt Samuel Nicholas
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Who is the current Commadant of the Marine Corps
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Gen James F. Amos
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What is significant in 1776
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1st Marine landing
New Providence Bahama's During Revolutionary War Wearing stiff leather stock around the neck (leather necks) to seize guns and supplies |
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What is significant in 1805
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During the stronghold at Burma
Stormed the Barbary Pirates On the shores of Tripoli Raising the Stars and Stripes for the first time on the Eastern Hemisphere |
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What is significant in 1847
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Battle of Chapultepec
In Mexico City Marines occupied the halls of Montezuma The royal palace fell by the 1st Marines to enter the capitol Lead to the taking of Ca |
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What is significant in 1859
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Marines stormed US Arsenal
at Harpers Ferry Under Command of Col Robert E Lee Put down an attempted slave revolt Lead by abolitionist John Brown |
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When was the EGA established, By who, What is meaning
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1868
By Brigadeier Gen Jacob Zeilin Eagle - symbol of Nation Globe - sysmbol of world wide service Anchor - symbol of sea traditions To depict Marines as American and Maritime Modified from the British Marine Emblem |
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When was the official Marine Corps motto established, What is it and what does it mean
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1883
Semper Fidelis Latin for Always Faithful |
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What is significant in 1900
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The Boxer Rebellion
in Peking China Marines from ships on Asiatic Station defended the American Legation in support of foriegn policy. Were part of multinational defense force that protected the legation quarter against attack. This small defense held out until relieved at end of the rebellion |
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Who was the 7th Commodant of the Marine Corps
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Brigadier Gen Jacob Zeilin
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When was the 1st Marine Corps Aviation Unit established and who was the 1st Pilot
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1913
Maj Alfred A Cunningham |
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When and who was the 1st enlisted women in the Marine Corps
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13 Aug 1918
Opha Mae Johnson (skirt Marines or Marinettes) |
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Who is the current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
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SgtMaj Michael P. Barrett
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Who is the current Secretary of Defense
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Honorable Leon E Panetta
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Who is the current Secretay of the Navy
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The Honorable Ray Maybus
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Why is Archibald Henderson significant to the Marine Corps
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Brivet Brigadier General held his command as 5th Commodant of the Marine Corps for 39yrs
From 1820-1859 Known as "Grand old man of the Marine Corps" He introduced higher standards of personal apperance, training, & discipline and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of more than just sea and guard duty |
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Why is John Quick significant to the Marine Corps
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SgtMaj Quick was awarded the Medal of Honor for Semaphoring at Cuzco Well an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under fire in Guantanamo Bay Cuba during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
The landing demonstrated the usefulness of Marines as assault troops |
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Why is 1917 significant to the Marine Corps
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During World War I Marines landed in France participating in 8 distinct operations, distinguishing themselves, awarded a number of decorations such as
French Fourreger Still worn by 5th and 6th Marines |
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What is Dan Daily significant for
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Sgt Maj earned two medals of honor for bravery and
famous for qoute during battle of Belleau Wood while pinned down said "Come on you sons of a b___, do you wanna live forever?" |
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When was the Marine Corps Reorganized to FMF and what was significant
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1933
Formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the fleet and the MC MC equipment board was established in Quantico Va in which Marines began testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary services |
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Why is the Battle of Guadalcanal significant to the Marine Corps
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1st MarDiv launched first land offensive during WWII
1st combat test of new amphibious doctrine on the Solomon Islands Aug 1942 Crucial turning point of the war because Provided a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands |
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Why is the Battle of Tarawa significant to the Marine Corps
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Battle of Tarawa
Japanese commander proclaimed it would take 1 million Americans 100 yrs to conquer the fortification of the Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island On 20 Nov 1943 Marines secured the Island within 76 hrs. Due to the reef Marines were offloaded hundreds of yrds from the shore and many Marines drowned |
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What is Gregory R Boyington significant for
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Major "Pappy" Boyington recognized as MC Top Ranking Flying Ace
28 victories Marine Prowess in arial dog fights Commanded VMH-214 "Black Sheep" |
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What is Robert E Bush significant for
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He earned the Medal of Honor while serving with 1st MarDiv during the battle of Okinawa (WWII)
while under attack provided aid from one casualty to the next. Administering plasma and firing with the other hand disregarding his own injuries accounting for 6 enemy casualties |
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What was John H Bradley significant for
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Most famous for his role as one of the six men to participate in the iconic flag-raising over Iwo Jima
Awarded Navy Cross for running through a barrage of mortar and machine gun fire to a Marine then shielding him with his own body while under attack performed life saving treatment then pulled the Marine 30 yds to safety |
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What was Ira H Hayes significant for
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Pima indian immortalized in photograph of the second flag raising incident on Mt. Suribachi
after the Japanese stronghold was taken 23 Feb 1945 |
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What two things is 1965 significant to the Marine Corps
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Marines landed in VietNam which committed them to the longest war in history
Also in response to an attempted coup of the local government Marines landed in Domenican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens The Marines formed the core of multinational force that quickly restored peace |
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What is Robert R Ingram significant for
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Medal of Honor
North Vietnam Aggressor Bn attacked. PO fought and tx'd while he was injured for sev hrs across the battlefield until his death |
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What was Margret A Brewer significant for
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First Woman MC Gen Officer 11 May 1978
As Col served as director of women Marines during 1973-1977 7th and last WM Director |
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Why is 1983 significant to the Marine Corps
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In 1982 Marines deployed to Lebanon to restore peace
23 Oct 1983 Suicide truck bomb killed 241 US and wounded 70 others. Marines withdrew in 1984 |
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Why is 1991 significant to the Marine Corps
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Operation Desert Storm
Iraqi gov refused to comply with United Nations Resolution Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced Jan 91 Liberated Kuwait damaged Iraqi Military |
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Why is 2001 significant to the Marine Corps
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The Sep 11th attacks led to War in Afghanistan.
Marines deployed to the Arabian Sea in Nov and set up forward operating command. The 15th MEU was the first of US ground troops. They set up a fortified base "Camp Rhino". The mission "Swift Freedom" sealed the city, cut off incoming supplies and escape routes. In a few months terrorist gov. were over-thrown and afghans experienced their first freedom in 20yrs |
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Why is 2003 significant to the Marine Corps
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March 2003 the launch OIF.
In 3 weeks demolished the government of Saddam Hussein and his Baath political party. Battle of Nasiriyah: 1st major battle of Iraqi War 2nd MEB; Marines were tasked with capturing 2:3 key bridges over the Euphrates in the city on the advance to Baghdad |
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What/When was Operation Vigilant Resolve
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31 March 2004 Iraqi insurgents in Fullujah ambushed a convoy containing 4 American private military contractors from Blackwater.
Photos leaked to the press April 2004, coalition forces(majority is US Marines) fought the 1st battle of Fallujah in order to capture or kill insurgent elements considered responsible for the deaths of the Blackwater security team. Iraqi gov requested control be given to Iraqi-run local security force which led to stock piling weapons and complex defenses across the city. |
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What/When was Operation Phantom Fury (eng) & Operation Al Fajr (the dawn) (arabic)
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Nov -Dec 2004
Joint attack led by US MC against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city of Fullujah Resulted in 95 American troops death and 560 wounded. On 13 Nov after 6 days of intense battle City of Fallujah was fully occupied by the US, Operation Phantom Fury was the bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq |
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3 conditions in which you would not salute
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During battle conditions
in working parties guarding a prisoner |
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What year did the US Marines fall under the dept of the Navy
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1834
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"Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island Uncommon Valor was a common virtue"
Who said this during what battle |
Admiral Chester W Nimitz
Iwo Jima |
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What is the significance of the Battle of Belleau Wood
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Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France during WWI.
Marines crushed a German offensive that threatened Paris Earning it's name "the wood of the brigade of Marines" In reference to Marines ferocious fighting ability were called "Teufelhunden" or devil dogs |
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What was Louis B Puller significant for
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LtGen Puller and about 32 Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups while scouring the jungles of Nicaragua to the Hunduran border
Earning the name "Tiger of the Mountains" The MC mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty" is named after this brave and fine MC officer. |
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Why is the battle of the Marianas Islands significant to the Marine Corps
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Due to the need for airfields by the airforce and advance bases for the Navy, the Marianas invaded. During June and July 1943 LtGen Holland M Smith led a combined invasion force of 136,000 Marines and soldiers
Greatest number of troops to operate in the field up to then under a Marine command. |
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Why is the battle of Iwo Jima significant to the Marine Corps
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19 Feb 1945 Marines landed began the largest all-Marine battle and bloodiest in MC history with over 23,300 casualties.
This battle greatly increased the air support and bombing ops against Japanese home islands. |
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Why is the battle of Chosin Reservoir significant to the Marine Corps
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Far into North Korea during Nov 1950, Marines were cut off after the Chinese Communist forces entered the war.
Despite facing a 10-division force, Marines smashed 7-divisions in their march from Chosin Reservoir. Major significance was the Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded and dead, while maintaining tactical integrity |
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Why is the battle of Hue City significant to the Marine Corps
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During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in Jan 1968, Communist forces launched a surprise offensive, Fighting was house to house and progress measured in yds. City was secured on 25 Feb 1968
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When to salute
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All officers, colors and standards not cased
At least 6 but not more than 30 paces away. hold until returned or acknowledged Salute only once if a senior remains in the immediate vicinity When passing an officer going same direction and say "by your leave sir/mam'am |
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List an O-1 through O-10 in order
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2nd Lt Col
1st Lt BGen Capt MGen Maj LtGen Lt Col Gen |
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What was the longest battle in MC history
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Vietnam
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What was the bloodiest and largest all-Marine battle
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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Which battle marked 1st combat test of new amphibious doctrine
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Battle of Guadalcanal
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What years did Archibald Henderson serve as Commodant
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1820-1859
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